Question

Which structures in human female are equivalent to the following structures in the male? 

1. testes
2. vas deferens
3. penis

In each case say in what respect the structures are equivalent?

Answer 1

1. Testes: The ovaries in females are equivalent to the testes in males because both produce gametes (ova in ovaries and sperms in testes) and sex hormones.
2. Vas deferens: The oviduct (Fallopian tube) is equivalent to the vas deferens because both are ducts that transport gametes.
3. Penis: The clitoris is equivalent to the penis because both are external reproductive organs that develop from the same embryonic tissue.